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New nurse Hope Wyatt helps a friend in the intensive care unit fight for his life while she learns how to cope with the emotional highs and lows of caregiving.
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First published December 5, 2011
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Marcus Engel
11 books17 followersOfficial Biography
Marcus Engel is a bestselling author and speaker whose messages inspire, impact and influence audiences.
His powerful story is customized for each individual organization and always includes the basis of overcoming adversity, commitment to higher goals, honoring health care professionals and embracing the truly important aspects of life.
Marcus’ keynotes have been witnessed by tens of thousands of audience members including major Healthcare Institutions, Corporations, Faith Based Organizations and many of the country’s top rated Universities and Colleges. No matter where audience members are personally or professionally, there is something for everyone!
Marcus’ memoir, “After This…An Inspirational Journey for All the Wrong Reasons,” chronicles his amazing journey. As a college freshman, Marcus was blinded and nearly killed after being struck by a drunk driver. Through two years of rehab, over 300 hours of reconstructive facial surgery and adaptation through a multitude of life changes, Marcus remained committed to his goal of recapturing life. This unforgettable story is the basis for “The Drop,” a multi-award winning short film, and is currently in development as a feature film.
Marcus’ other books include “The Other End of the Stethoscope: 33 Insights for Excellent Patient Care,” “I’m Here: Compassionate Communication in Healthcare,” “Everyday Inspiration” and “Open” (an e- novelette written with Amy Glenn-Vega).
Institutions around the country, such as Columbia University, Clemson University, University of Central Florida, Missouri Baptist Hospital, and Wakemed Health continue to use Marcus’ books as required reading for students and health care professionals.
Marcus holds a B.S. in sociology from Missouri State University and an M.S. in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, NYC. He lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife, Marvelyne and Seeing Eye dog, Garrett.
Marcus Engel is a bestselling author and speaker whose messages inspire, impact and influence audiences.
His powerful story is customized for each individual organization and always includes the basis of overcoming adversity, commitment to higher goals, honoring health care professionals and embracing the truly important aspects of life.
Marcus’ keynotes have been witnessed by tens of thousands of audience members including major Healthcare Institutions, Corporations, Faith Based Organizations and many of the country’s top rated Universities and Colleges. No matter where audience members are personally or professionally, there is something for everyone!
Marcus’ memoir, “After This…An Inspirational Journey for All the Wrong Reasons,” chronicles his amazing journey. As a college freshman, Marcus was blinded and nearly killed after being struck by a drunk driver. Through two years of rehab, over 300 hours of reconstructive facial surgery and adaptation through a multitude of life changes, Marcus remained committed to his goal of recapturing life. This unforgettable story is the basis for “The Drop,” a multi-award winning short film, and is currently in development as a feature film.
Marcus’ other books include “The Other End of the Stethoscope: 33 Insights for Excellent Patient Care,” “I’m Here: Compassionate Communication in Healthcare,” “Everyday Inspiration” and “Open” (an e- novelette written with Amy Glenn-Vega).
Institutions around the country, such as Columbia University, Clemson University, University of Central Florida, Missouri Baptist Hospital, and Wakemed Health continue to use Marcus’ books as required reading for students and health care professionals.
Marcus holds a B.S. in sociology from Missouri State University and an M.S. in Narrative Medicine from Columbia University, NYC. He lives in Orlando, Florida with his wife, Marvelyne and Seeing Eye dog, Garrett.
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January 7, 2019
Lovely short book about a young single mother who meets and falls for a single Father at her sons school. As Hope finishes up Nursing school, Hope is faced with her own challenges, but overcomes the issues to find love. Good short story.
Quick well written short story. Nice to read about this young nurses struggles with the old nurse superstitions about patients and how to heal them.
Quick well written short story. Nice to read about this young nurses struggles with the old nurse superstitions about patients and how to heal them.
June 26, 2020
Wished it was longer
I worked as a oncology RN for years. We all had our own beliefs and ways we coped with our stressful jobs. I liked how Hope dealt with hers. Maybe her story will help others to deal with theirs. The only thing that I wished was that the story developed further with Hope and Will. I felt that this story was not finished.
I worked as a oncology RN for years. We all had our own beliefs and ways we coped with our stressful jobs. I liked how Hope dealt with hers. Maybe her story will help others to deal with theirs. The only thing that I wished was that the story developed further with Hope and Will. I felt that this story was not finished.
January 29, 2012
THIS WAS A LITTLE CUTE LITTLE STORY ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WAS A SINGLE MOTHER AND RAISING HER 4 YEAR OLD BOY CAUSE WHEN SHE WAS MARRIED SHE WANTED TO HAVE A CHILD SO BAD AND SHE FINALLY GOT PREGNANT AND THE FATHER STAYED WITH HER FOR 2 YEARS. THEN HE LEFT HER AND HASN'T SEEN HIS CHILD IN 2 YEARS AND HE SENT HER A CARD WITH HIS NEW BRIDE AND WITH THEIR NEW CHILD SO I GUESS HE WASN'T READY TO BE A FATHER TO THEIR 4 YEAR OLD BUT WAS READY FOR HIS NEW FAMILY. SHE ALSO PUT HERSELF THROUGH NURSING SCHOOL AND SHE FINALLY GOT A JOB AT A HOSPITAL. AS SHE STARTED HER FIRST DAY SHE FOLLOWED A NURSE AROUND AND NOTICED THAT SOME OF THE BLINDS WERE CLOSED AND SO SHE OPENED THE BLINDS FOR THE PATIENCE AND THE NURSE GOT VERY UPSET WITH HER SHE WAS LIKE YOU NEVER EVER OPEN THE BLINDS WHEN THEY ARE CLOSED LIKE THAT. THE REASON WAS THE PATIENCE THAT WERE DOING BAD KEPT THE BLINDS CLOSED CAUSE THEY WERE CLOSE TO DEATH. SHE ALSO MET A REAllY NICE YOUNG MAN WHO LOST HIS WIFE AND WAS RAISING HIS LITTLE GIRL BY HIMSELF WITH THE HELP OF HIS MOM. THEY GOT TO KNOW EACH OTHER REAL WELL AND HE GOT IN A ACCIDENT AND WAS IN A COMA FOR MONTHS BUT IN THE END THINGS TURNED OUT REALLY GOOD. I WON'T GIVE IT AWAY BUT THIS IS A VERY GOOD SHORT STORY AND WOULD RECOMMMEND IT HIGHLY I READ THIS BOOK IN ONE DAY SO IT WAS AN EASY READ AND SHORT SOMETIMES THAT IS GOOD:)
February 21, 2015
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Mr. Marcus. Is a new author for me and although this edition was less than twenty pages I throughly enjoyed how Hope was able to make the right decisions for a promising future. Embracing her new career in the nursing profession and raising her young son by herself. I could see more written about Hope. Looking forward to reading more from this author. I truly love any stories as the medical field as it backdrop. Thank you making this free and the opportunity to read this ebook.
Marcus Engel
Nook ebook
Mr. Marcus. Is a new author for me and although this edition was less than twenty pages I throughly enjoyed how Hope was able to make the right decisions for a promising future. Embracing her new career in the nursing profession and raising her young son by herself. I could see more written about Hope. Looking forward to reading more from this author. I truly love any stories as the medical field as it backdrop. Thank you making this free and the opportunity to read this ebook.
August 26, 2015
This is a sweet tale of two single parents, whose children are best friends, find a connection. Plans are made for dinner, then a tragedy happens. She is a freshly graduated nurse just trying to find her way in her chosen field, trying to determine the kind of nurse she wants to be.
June 2, 2015
Never forget to leave the blinds open. Even if there's no Hope for your patient, let the sunlight come in and take care of everything. A very moving little story. I would read it again and again. Being a nurse is not an easy job. You have to be human enough to make it through the day.
January 12, 2012
Sweet novelette. There were a few typos, but not many.
February 10, 2012
Good smooth read for nurses
May 11, 2012
was disapointed got to the last chapter and there was no more left me hanging and only 125 pages.maybe it was suppose to be like that.no ending =-(
November 24, 2012
This was a short book. Cute story that left me curious to see what happens
August 12, 2013
Great novella. I would love the story to continue.
December 2, 2013
Nice quick read
if your looking for a good quick read this is a good choice. my first read on my new kindle fire :)
if your looking for a good quick read this is a good choice. my first read on my new kindle fire :)
October 11, 2014
Alright book
I wish the book was longer and had some more substance but overall it was an interesting book to read. I just feel it was rushed and could have had more development.
I wish the book was longer and had some more substance but overall it was an interesting book to read. I just feel it was rushed and could have had more development.
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